MAKE IT.
HERE.
Are you persistent? Unafraid? A true
risk-taker? Then what are you waiting
for? Roll up your sleeves, dig in deep, and
make it here. At the School of Business +
Entrepreneurship (
SBE
), we know that
the entrepreneurial spirit can’t be taught;
it’s something that’s already inside you.
Here, you’ll unleash that hidden talent
and realise your potential. We’re looking
for bright, big-thinking types with bold
ideas and a passion to create. Do you
have what it takes to make it at
SBE
?
Let’s make something great together.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER
A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEARNING
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEARNING
DARE TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY
Looking for a degree rooted in spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations? You won’t find that here. This is real-life, applied learning that encourages you to fix, invent, modify, and make. Our three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme in Business and Entrepreneurship, awarded by Bath Spa University, helps you build a solid foundation in business management, while you pursue your entrepreneurial aspirations in one of four specialisms.
HELLO, REAL WORLD
At SBE, you will master the art of entrepreneurship while you learn how to make any business a brand. Our connection with the Bath School of Art and Design and our location in the Bath/Bristol hub of creative and technical innovation means you’re always surrounded by a community of like-minded designers, developers, and innovators who aren’t afraid to take risks or push limits.
AT THE CORE
During your first year at SBE, you’ll develop and hone the skills
needed to be successful in business. It’s also a time to get your hands dirty and find out what inspires you. As part of your core curriculum, you’ll delve into topics such as building a sustainable enterprise, global sourcing, cultural engagement, branding, and developing effective leadership skills.
DON’T FIT IN.
STAND OUT.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IT’S ABOUT HAVING AN IDEA SO
GREAT, SO EXTRAORDINARY, THAT NO ONE BELIEVES IT
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THE SETTING BATH & BRISTOL
E N G L A N D
LONDON BATH
An amazing place to learn.
SBE is located about 90 minutes west of London in the charming countryside of Bath. There’s history here with our Roman Baths and some of the country’s most stunning architecture. But don’t think for a minute that we’re not cutting edge. Our city is a centre of innovation with a vibrant business community that supports the entrepreneurial spirit. Bath, along with our neighbour city Bristol, is spawning a new generation of tech companies, incubators, and makerspaces that invite entrepreneurs to fix, invent, modify, and make.
We’re part of something
really, really great.
SBE is the newest global venture within Bath Spa University, a leading institution for creativity, culture, and enterprise in the UK. Bath Spa has one of the highest graduation rates of any modern university in England, and its combination of top-notch academics and supportive community makes it one of the top 20 UK universities for overall satisfaction. Ask any graduate and they’ll tell you: Bath Spa alumni possess the ambition, drive and focus to succeed in a globally connected world.
It’s all happening here.
SBE is nestled in the M4 Corridor (also known as the UK’s “Silicon Valley”), which is home to a large number of tech giants such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Vodafone. Bath Spa University is one of the founder members of the Business Lounge at The Engine Shed, a bustling hub of innovation activity located in Bristol where you can collaborate, network, get inspired, to be mentored by entrepreneurs and innovation leaders. The Engine Shed’s mission is to boost economic growth by supporting business, inspiring young entrepreneurs, and showcasing exciting opportunities to potential investors.
U N I T E D K I N G D O M
LONDON BATHBristol
VENTURE LAB
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Engine Shed in Bristol. Photo credit: Andre PattendenLet’s invest in something
great, together.
At SBE, we know that creating a new venture requires more than vision and a solid plan — it takes capital. Our commitment to fostering risk-takers and game changers includes funding four ventures annually — one for each of our four specialisms —through the Venture Lab. Every student is eligible, so get to it and invest your time, energy and brainpower in a great idea. We might just invest in it, too.
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SPECIALISMS THIS IS HOW BUSINESS IS GETTING DONE
Enterprise Innovation
Game-changing ideas can take flight anywhere, even inside big companies. Learn how to form entrepreneurial ventures within established firms that have the resources and vision to bring cutting-edge concepts to life. All the while, you’ll develop valuable skills such as modeling cash flow, sales and negotiation, and how to take a new product from lofty idea to reality.
Design Management
Even the most groundbreaking of ideas can fall flat if they’re not backed by a rock-solid design strategy. Experience forming a genuine connection with your audience through meaningful design, and see how great ideas and brands are embraced and loved thanks to human-centred design. You’ll participate in team projects that immerse you in the phases of discovery, design, and delivery.
Emerging Technology
Today’s technology is already obsolete. So how do you turn an inconceivable idea into reality? Learn how successful entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the unmet demand for products and services that don’t even exist yet. You’ll work hard to understand the relationship between technology designers and users, and learn how to implement a design process from concept to pitch, and beyond.
Social Entrepreneurship
Want to innovate for the greater good? Your ideas can make the world a better place, so be the change you wish to see. Examine how mission-driven
businesses effectively create social value and embrace sustainability as a core strategy. You’ll develop exceptional leadership skills while learning how to launch, manage, and scale a successful social enterprise.
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGER
Discover what makes innovative enterprises tick, and learn how to seek out opportunities and manage growth and risk in your entrepreneurial pursuits.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Explore every phase of the product design process while you examine how intelligent design can be a driver of positive social change in the world.
DESIGN STRATEGY
Learn how to harness innovation through a concrete marketing strategy, and examine how leaders of some of the biggest companies encourage adoption of new technologies.
DESIGN FOR LIFE
You’ll research approaches and methodology to sustainable design while learning how to execute solid design research strategies.
PROBLEM AND MARKET DISCOVERY
Investigate how to assess market conditions for new products, and see and experience the technological creation process in action.
USER EXPERIENCE AND ANALYSIS
Explore how visual communication, product systems, and environments affect the user experience, and learn how analytics such as usability testing can make or break an idea.
CHANGE AND PUBLIC POLICY
Learn social value in a public policy context and explore entrepreneurial strategies at work in the public, government, and non-profit sectors.
PRODUCTS AND COMMUNITIES
Learn how to launch, manage, and scale successful social enterprises while you consider factors such as law, sustainability, and human-centred design.
You’ve got big ideas. And we’ve
got four specialisms and an
outstanding faculty to help
transform those concepts into
something great. It’s all wrapped
up in a fast-paced, three-year
degree that will have you out
in the real world and making a
difference in no time.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEARNING
OUR CAMPUS MAY BE SMALL, BUT THE CONNECTIONS WE
MAKE ARE WORLDWIDE. WE’RE CONTINUALLY FOSTERING
RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIES LIKE APPLE, DISNEY,
AND NOKIA TO HELP YOU PURSUE WORK PLACEMENTS
AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES.
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THE EXPERIENCE
TAKE THE
LEAP. PROVE
YOURSELF.
CALLING ALL WORLD TRAVELLERS
Looking to immerse yourself in a new culture and a new way of doing things? Take the leap! Studying abroad shows potential employers that you’re an independent thinker who’s not afraid to take risks and who embraces new experiences. More than that, you will form a global perspective on business, and be in tune with international issues, languages, and cultures.
VERY ACCOMMODATING
As an SBE student, you may elect to live in Charlton Court, one of Bath Spa’s newest accommodation blocks. Charlton Court features 294 en-suite study bedrooms with free WiFi, 24-hour security, and shared living spaces. It’s just a ten-minute walk from central Bath and a short bus ride into Bath Spa’s Newton Park campus. Learn more about Charlton Court atsbe.bathspa.ac.uk
FACULTY AND MENTORS
You’ll be taught and mentored by some of the most prestigious names in education and entrepreneurship. Prof. Bill Durden became the Dean of SBE after a long career at Johns Hopkins University and Dickinson College, two top tier U.S. universities. And our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Robert Clarke, brings 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and connections from the UK and beyond, to develop SBE’s startup incubator, the Venture Lab.
LET’S GET STARTED ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID
APPLY IT. HERE.
Apply now to become
part of a rigorous programme of study
and experience the drive and passion
that will shape the entrepreneur already
inside you. At
SBE
, you’ll collaborate with
fellow students, tutors, and mentors to
discover your potential.
NEED HELP? We have regional teams located
across the world who are ready to assist you with your SBE application, and give you advice and guidance throughout the admissions
process. Contact [email protected] to connect with our team in your region.
FEES & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition 2015 / 2016* £16,500 per academic year
*Tuition fees may be subject to change. Check the SBE website for up-to-date information.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
SBE offers a variety of scholarships, bursaries and awards every year to ensure that the brightest and best students can make it here. Check out
sbe.bathspa.ac.uk/apply for more information.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for U.S. students.
For more information, visit sbe.bathspa.ac.uk/apply
Entry Requirements
• 300 UCAS tariff points
• One year of a recognised foundation programme, pathway, or bridging course at a standard that would permit applicants to progress
• IB with a minimum of 26 points
• U.S. High School Diploma with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 + at least one of the following:
> Results from 3 Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations with a minimum of 3 in each
> SAT I with a combined score of 1700 and no less than 550 in each section (reading, writing, math)
> SAT II subject test (any discipline) with a combined score of 1700 and no less than 550 in each section
> ACT results with a minimum score of 26
International applicants from non-English speaking countries will be required to submit a recognised English language qualification. The typical English language requirement for BBA applicants is IELTS
6.0 (or equivalent) including a minimum of 5.5 in all bands.
We accept many international qualifications. To learn about entry requirements for your specific country, visit sbe.bathspa.ac.uk If you do not qualify for direct entry into the BBA degree, the International Year 1 programme at Bath Spa University provides an alternative route into Year 2 of your Business and Entrepreneurship degree. See bathspa.ac.uk/IY1 for more information.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We take a comprehensive view of you, your interests, achievements and self-expression. Your academic achievements are important to us, yet are not the only criteria we use for selecting students. After all, many successful innovators like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Richard Branson weren’t straight A students. We’re looking for a solid academic drive along with qualities that show your potential and your commitment to leadership and change.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO APPLY
Application
Download an application form at
sbe.bathspa.ac.uk/apply
Personal Statement
You should submit a personal statement to
accompany your application. This is where you can tell us about your personal and academic background and any special circumstances that should be taken into account when assessing suitability for admission.
• Within your statement, you should convey your enthusiasm and suitability for entrepreneurial studies. This might include, for example, entrepreneurs you admire and why; a significant event in your life that has influenced the change you want to bring about as an entrepreneur; an entrepreneurial project or activity you have initiated.
• This piece either must be typed, and sent as a PDF file (max. 600 words) or submitted as a video no longer than four minutes in length.
Email your completed application, along with your personal statement, a copy of your passport, and copies of your academic transcripts, certificates, and certified English translations (if required) to
Please note that the quantity of submissions is not a factor in the selection process. Also, while we may reach out to you for an interview if we need more details, interviews are not usually part of the admissions process.
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